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There are three ways to upload content using the Kaltura API:
- Single Upload – Upload one file at a time.
- Bulk Upload – Upload multiple files using XML or CSV.
- Drop Folders – Automate uploads by placing files in a designated folder.
This guide walks you through the Single Upload process.
Single upload
Step 1: Create a Kaltura Session (KS)
Before uploading, you need a Kaltura Session (KS) to authenticate your API calls. See our article How to create a Kaltura session for guidance.
Step 2: Create a media entry
Call the media->add API method to create a new media entry.
This returns an entry ID, which you'll need in the next steps.
Step 3: Generate an upload token
Call uploadToken->add to create an upload token.
This returns a token ID, which links your uploaded file to the media entry.
Step 4: Upload the file
Use uploadToken->upload to upload your file to Kaltura.
Step 5: Attach the file to the media entry
Call media->addContent, passing both the entry ID and token ID to associate the uploaded file with your media entry. Use KalturaUploadedFileTokenResource as the resource type in this request.
Alternative upload methods
Bulk upload: Use an XML or CSV file to upload multiple files at once. See our article What is bulk upload and FTP content ingestion? for more information.
Drop folders: Set up an automated folder where files are processed and uploaded. See our article Drop folders service for content ingestion for more information.
